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29 January 2026
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The professional pest management industry is entering a key period of change. As standards rise, the need for a clear, credible and practical career pathway has never been more important.
30 August 2023
In this video, Dave Archer from DKA Training talks about grey squirrel control, attitudes to pest control and the tools pest controllers have to fight this invasive species.
In this video, Dr Alan Buckle from CRRU UK talks about the latest rodenticide stewardship updates.
RSPH will be hosting Public Health Workforce Week again this October, and want you to fill in a survey about your experiences working in public health.
29 August 2023
Top tips to stop a surge in mosquitoes have been issued by a national trade body as Britain’s warm, wet weather continues – providing ideal conditions for them to thrive.
25 August 2023
If you’re a business owner in the UK, you’re probably aware of your industry trade association even if you’re not a member. But what is a trade association, and why do people join them? What does a trade association do with your fees?
15 August 2023
Press release: If you're planning to attend PestWorld 2023 in Honolulu, Hawaii and haven't registered yet, don’t delay.
01 August 2023
The BPCA Staff team and Exec Board are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of 1env team member Richard Lamb.
25 July 2023
British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is urging householders to prepare to deal with household waste themselves if kerbside collections are disrupted.
24 July 2023
Press release: BPCA member Vergo Pest Management is thrilled to announce the launch of Pest Alert Sight; intelligent thermal imaging AI rodent detection solution.
Press release: Lancashire Bird Control are delighted to announce that they join Fleetwood Town FC as a brand new official club partner.
PestFix are pleased to confirm the new BirdAlert 2.0, previewed at PPC Live for attendees, is now live.
18 July 2023
The shortlist of finalists for this year’s National Pest Awards has been announced by organisers Pest magazine.
14 July 2023
Press release: BASF explores how PGM & Son used cholecalciferol rodenticides to tackle an extensive rodent infestation in farm buildings.
11 July 2023
British Pest Control Association has joined the UK Lobbying Register, operated by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.
04 July 2023
Press release: London Network for Pest Solutions has agreed to sponsor specialist pest control services for world-famous Little Imps motorcycle display team.
Press release: BPCA Observer member Exterminators Plc are celebrating quarter of a century in business.
30 June 2023
On Thursday 22 June a small primary nest of Asian hornets was reported to the National Bee Unit.
23 June 2023
In this guest article, Elliott and Martin Rose-King, from Bounty Pest Control, provide an update on Asian hornet sightings in the UK.
20 June 2023
A brand new report template for Field Biologists is now available for BPCA members and their employees to use.
In this video, Richard Moseley from Syngenta talks about ant biology and behaviour, key pest ant species and control options.
In this video, Dr Matthew Davies presents research from Killgerm and Aston University on the public health significance of urban pests.
At the World Pest Day Digital Forum on 6 June 2023, the BPCA Member Awards winners were announced.
In this video, Laura Rosenwald from NPMA discusses how understanding bacteria and their impacts is critical to pest control and vector management.
In this video, Dr Stephen Doggett takes a look at the history of resistance in bed bugs and preventing treatment failures.
19 June 2023
The full programme, details of exhibitors and registration information for PestWorld 2023 in Hawaii are now available.
27 January 2026
BPCA is taking the fight against pests in rented properties to Northern Ireland, responding to proposals to update the Decent Homes Standard, which applies to social housing.
08 January 2026
The Draft United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (Exclusions from Market Access Principles: Glue Traps) Regulations 2025 cleared an important hurdle yesterday.
26 March 2026
BPCA took part in RHE Global’s Housing 2026 conference in Birmingham on 25 March, an event focused on raising standards and improving health across the housing sector.
25 March 2026
Natalie Bungay is set to return to BPCA as our new Head of Membership and Technical, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a familiar face to many across the sector.
Rosina Robson reflects on her first year leading the organisation, from attending PPC Live incognito to overseeing a successful PestEx and strengthening BPCA’s voice across the sector.
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